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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1896
Page
8
Advertisements orders for job work and publication items left at Cannon & Co newsdealers North Main Street receive prompt attention. Office hours are from an unspecified morning time to 10 p.m.
A grand Republican mass meeting will be held in the Opera House on October 22 to promote Protection and Sound Money. Speakers include Colonel William A. Stone of Pittsburg author of the Stone immigration bill, A. J. Colborn Jr. a likely Pennsylvania governor candidate, and John F. Reynolds Esq. a district legislative candidate. Avery Republican acts as invitation committee to draw Democrats.
Daniel Farrell a well known Carbondale resident died after a paralysis illness. He lived in Carbondale sixty four years and was revered as a good citizen and neighbor. He leaves a wife five daughters and three sons. A requiem mass will be held Saturday morning at St Rose's Church.
D. and H. Enterprise announces near completion of upgrades along their property with a new wall guarding the sixth avenue bridge. Belmont street work proceeds despite weather delays. Traction Company excavation advances rapidly and electric car line hills are set. Overall completion expected soon if conditions stay favorable.
The Methodist Chapel at No. 4 has been reopened after extensive repairs. The interior is entirely new with finished walls ceilings and a new floor. Pew donations from the First Presbyterian Church plus new cushions enhance comfort. T. R. Robinson designed and oversaw the work. H. B. Jadwin led services and gave an apt address. Sunday school and prayer meetings continue Strongly.
T. M. McTighe of this city, a traveling salesman for a New York cigar factory, was seriously injured Wednesday in Syracuse, New York. His wife was summoned and left for Syracuse. Reports say he suffered a broken lip and fractured collar bone with other injuries, with friends awaiting further news.
Louis Davis, ill at home, and Miss Minnie Judd visiting locally are noted among a string of town visitors including John O'Brien Oneonta and Miss Susie Muir Scranton. The Manville family moved from Parview to their new home. The Harvest supper is planned by the Methodist Episcopal church. Amelia Hacking and William Bone wed at the bride's home.
Miss Ada Bource of Oneonta is visiting friends in town. locals note others social updates as evening conversations drift around upper rooms in the Keystone ock last evening.
From her daughter's home Mrs William Mahon the funeral of Mary Brown was held yesterday at 9 am with large attendance. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Patrick’s by Rev J M Smoulter. Interment followed in Carbondale Catholic cemetery after train transport from Delaware and Hudson. Pallbearers included Frank Shannon Michael Kelly ex Mayor John Kelly and others. Also noted is the Desales Lynch child’s funeral and a stage presentation of Outcasts of a Great City at Father Mathew Opera House next Monday evening starring Daniel Kelly and company.
In Wilkes Barre common pleas court Fred L. Jennings of Elmira sued Williamson & Wallace for 100 dollars over a price dispute tied to a telegram. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants. Other cases before Judge Woodward include Bates v Edwards and several show cause rules in Dodge and related actions.
The Fehlinger Fisher case was tried before Raulre Thomas with Mrs Fehlinger and Henry Fisher. Fisher denied running away with Mrs Fehlinger and pleaded not guilty. Testimony from storekeeper Rinehimer and others described visits to the Fehlinger household. A prearranged plan to visit Philadelphia and join the navy surfaced. Bail was set, Fehlinger and his wife posted bail, Teresa Fisher released on recognizance.
The Wyoming Country Club schedules a formal opening for Saturday with a 3 to 6 PM reception. About 450 invitations were issued by members and friends. Alexander's Ninth Regiment band will provide music. Multiple committees oversee reception and entertainment duties.
Thomas Glomb was jailed on a $500 bail for assaulting his wife as Gus Simonburg filed the charge. At the morning hearing Mayor Nicholl ordered the bail to keep the peace. Glomb leveled accusations at his wife who denied them, and she described twelve years of marital hardship including periodic intoxication and harsh treatment. The couple’s three children, present at the hearing, appeared bright but showed no respect for their father.
The Wyoming Seminary football team will play at Scranton on Saturday. Gustave and Mary Thieman have filed trespass suits against the Traction Company for $50,000 damages. The Centennial club resumes its dancing socials at Concordia hall tonight at p m sharp.
A guest match at Mc Laughlin's hotel next Monday afternoon features Thomas Simons versus William Hayes of Olyphant. The stake is $25 with play starting at 2 p m. Several diphtheria cases have been reported in the area.
The advertisement claims Mrs. Winslow’s Boothing Syrup soothes teething babies and relieves pain gums wind colic and diarrhea. It emphasizes long use by mothers worldwide and lists a 25 cent bottle price with druggists selling the product.
Dr Joseph Jennings left to join a Baltimore hospital staff. Prof J F Crowell plans a Methodist Episcopal church concert Monday evening. Thomas O'Brien visited from Jermyn on Wednesday. High school exams ran this week with a festive next week planned including Hose company fair in Herbert's hall from Tuesday to Friday. A visiting firemen parade and Republican rally with bands are set for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. James Golden of West Side is seriously ill. J T Nallin of Scranton visited yesterday. Richmond dancing class reorganized. Democratic rally in Emmet hall tonight features M J McAnuff and J F O'Neil. Misses Mary Quinn and Lydia Connor attend Scranton Institute. Division 9 AOH Board of America meets Sunday at 1 8 o'clock. Mr and Mrs Stewart Franklin welcome daughter Howard Luckey, former Wilkes-Barre pitcher, who will rejoin Manner's drug store next Tuesday. Lansfield Literary society to build opera house on Main Street. contract awarded to Derahimer & Griffin of Pittston. Thomas Dunn to supervise plumbing. building cost about 8000. Mrs Henry McMillan and Mrs Lot the of West Pittston visited yesterday.
Willie Wishington comments on the fading custom of making walls on New Year’s Day. He says the practice is dying out and notes it makes him feel at home as a conversationalist when he cannot think of a new line. The Washington Star quote reflects a lighthearted stance on old traditions.
A testimonial claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound heals internal female weaknesses after four doctors failed. The piece presents the product as a salvation for women, citing Mrs. M. B. A. Praham of Waynesboro Pennsylvania as a grateful user.
Straight Gods offers heavy weight fall and winter suiting and overcoats priced at 15 16 and 18 dollars. A wide range of the latest overcoating novelties has just arrived. They pledge not to advertise what they do not have or cannot do.
An Institute showcases Electro Static Machines Galvanic Faradic and ozone inhalation for rheumatism gout paralysis eczema tumors skin troubles indigestion nerves and circulation issues. Dr Green a graduate physician provides free consultations by appointment or write for information.
An assortment of Eastern art pottery features modern and rare antique pieces including Moragi Jars from Corea Porcelains bronzes and cloisonne items. Teakwood pedestals tabourettes Banares ware from India enhance the display.
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